Alleged gunpoint robber found within hours of heist in Upper Darby

By LINDA REILLY

Saturday, March 16, 2013

UPPER DARBY -- A Drexel Hill man who allegedly robbed a pedestrian at gunpoint on March 8 was arrested the same day, officials said.

Kevin Callaghan, 26, of the 500 block of Argyle Road, was taken into custody just hours after the 10:13 a.m. incident reported on the 500 block of Windermere Avenue, in the Drexel Park section of the township.

According to Police Superintendent Michael Chitwood, the victim, 21, had just left Delaware County Memorial Hospital and was walking to his car parked nearby.

"The victim stated he was robbed at gunpoint by a white male with a black handgun," Detective Brad Ross wrote in the affidavit. "He pointed the gun in his face and stated, 'Give me your money.'"

The victim handed over $40 and the gunman fled on foot.

According to Chitwood, Callaghan lives in the same neighborhood and was developed as a suspect.

"He was identified in a photo array by the victim," Chitwood said. "The robbery is still under investigation."

Callaghan was arraigned on charges of simple assault, harassment, terroristic threats, robbery, theft, receiving stolen property and firearm not to be carried without a license.

Bail was set at 10 percent of $50,000 pending a preliminary hearing March 20 in district court.